Stories from the field
All examples are real engagements. Names withheld due to confidentiality agreements.
Investor accelerates technology due diligence without cutting corners
A mid-market PE investor needed tech visibility on a $180M acquisition within an eight-week window. StackUp compressed discovery from weeks to 48 hours.
"We didn't want to replace our advisors. We just didn't want to spend three weeks figuring out what existed before we could talk about what actually mattered."
Board secures independent technology oversight before it becomes urgent
Following a governance review, the board needed documented evidence of technology oversight — without triggering a months-long audit.
"This gave us evidence without turning it into a six-month audit exercise."
CTO establishes credibility and roadmap in first 90 days
A newly appointed CTO at a fast-growing fintech needed an objective baseline before committing to a roadmap. StackUp delivered it within 48 hours.
"Instead of defending inherited decisions, I was setting direction."
Fractional CTO converts discovery into paid engagement faster
An open-ended brief risked drifting into weeks of unpaid discovery. StackUp gave the Fractional CTO structured evidence within 48 hours — and a six-month paid engagement followed.
"Discovery is important, but it's hard to bill for open-ended conversations."
CEO gains independent visibility without undermining their CTO
The CEO trusted their CTO — but as the company scaled, they needed independent clarity on technology risk without turning it into a political event.
"For the first time, I wasn't translating technology updates. I had my own view."